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Auditions for the 2009-2010 season are Saturday, June 13th in the Choir Room at Calvary Church of Santa Ana (1010 N. Tustin Ave.)  String players in grades 3-8 who study privately are eligible to audition. 

Students who would like to be accepted as a member of Prelude String Orchestra should be prepared to play the following:

 

Violin or Viola	solo piece from (or equivalent to) Suzuki book 2 through book 4 sight read music in the keys of F, C, G, and D 2-octave scale in the key of student’s choice
Cello or Bass	solo piece from (or equivalent to) end of Suzuki book 1 through book 3 sight read music in the keys of F, C, G, and D 2-octave scale in the key of student’s choice

             

Students who would like to be accepted as a member of Prelude Chamber Strings should be prepared to play the following:

Violin or Viola	solo piece from (or equivalent to) Suzuki book 4 or up sight read music in the keys of E flat, B flat, F, C, G, D, and A 3-octave scale in the key of student’s choice
Cello or Bass	solo piece from (or equivalent to) Suzuki book 3 or up sight read music in the keys of E flat, B flat, F, C, G, D, and A 3-octave scale in the key of student’s choice

 Please remember the following for your audition:

1. A photocopy of your solo piece.  It will not be returned to you.  You may use music or play from memory.
2. Play the scale from memory.
3. Bring your completed application.  It must include all requested signatures and information.
4. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your audition time to allow time for tuning and warmup.
5. You will be contacted by e-mail within a week of your audition with the results

Acceptance and Orchestra placement:  will be determined by the Conductor and Executive Director based on technical and musical proficiency demonstrated at the audition.  Children in grades 3-8 will be considered for both orchestras.  Performing a particular piece or scale does not guarantee placement in either Prelude String Orchestra or Prelude Chamber Strings.   

Information:  please call (714) 973-0906 or e-mail director@preludestrings.org   

Audition appointment:  please call (714) 973-0906 or e-mail director@preludestrings.org between May 1 and June 12 for an audition appointment.

Rehearsals:  Saturday mornings at Calvary Church of Santa Ana from late September through April (No rehearsals in December)

Prelude Policies and Guidelines:  click here

 

Tuition:  $360
Concerts:  There will be 3 formal performances.  PCS will also perform at Disneyland and in a combined concert with the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings.  For information about the Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings go to www.pacificsymphony.org. 
Field Trip:  PSO & PCS will attend a professional symphony concert. More details to follow.  All fees involved will be covered by the tuition.
Scholarships:  There are a few ½ tuition scholarships available.  Contact Annette Brower for information.

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PSO/PCS are sponsored by the Suzuki Music Association of California-Los Angeles Branch/Orange County Chapter